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Hundreds of craft fairs and festivals in Missouri celebrate artisan-made products from the “Show Me State.” While various schools, civic groups and nonprofit organizations hold small seasonal craft fairs as fundraisers, several Missouri craft fairs and festivals are long-standing annual traditions that attract thousands of people. The craft fairs showcase wares from pottery and knitted items to jewelry and specialty foods.

Rotary Club Fall Arts &amp; Crafts Fair

One of the largest crafts fairs in Missouri is the Fall Arts & Crafts Fair presented by the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club. Held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving at Lindbergh High School in St. Louis, the arts and crafts fair attracts crowds of more than 20,000 over the two-day event. More than 475 local, regional and national crafters showcase their wares, which include ceramics; furniture; porcelain and glass pieces; paintings; jewelry; paper items; gift baskets; crochet and knitted items; bath and soap products; wooden items; sculptures; dried flower arrangements; and fabric creations. The Fall Arts & Crafts Fair has free admission and parking. Proceeds from the event benefit community projects organized by Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club and global efforts sponsored by Rotary International.

Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club

PO Box 270267

St. Louis, MO 63126

636-230-2300

rotaryfair.com

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Affton Art &amp; Craft Fair

Affton is home to one of the longest continuously running crafts fairs in Missouri. Held in mid-November, the two-day art and craft fair transforms the grounds of Affton High School into a shopper’s paradise. More than 1,000 people visit the fair to browse the handiwork of Missouri crafters and artisans selling handcrafted original items. Other booths feature food vendors and home party representatives. There is no admission or parking fee. Started by the Affton School Mothers’ Club, the craft fair supports Affton’s public school system by funding items not covered in the annual school budget.

Affton High School

8309 Mackenzie St.

St. Louis, MO 63123

314-481-2913

afftoncraftfair.org

Columbia Heritage Festival &amp; Craft Show

In mid-September, the Columbia Parks and Recreation holds its annual Heritage Festival & Craft Show in Nifong Park on E. Nifong Street in Columbia. More than 10,000 people attend the outdoor craft festival that combines traditional tradesmen and artisans demonstrating “lost arts” with contemporary handmade crafts. The craft area traditionally features holiday gifts, handmade home decor items, handcrafted wearables and other made in Missouri products. The weekend Missouri festival also features entertainment on three stages; a children’s area; cowboys with their chuck wagons; and a 1859 town with re-enactors. Admission is free.

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